Keep your message simple and direct. Write, “Please do not contact me again. I will report any emails, texts, calls, messages, or posts from you. ” Avoid profanity, name calling, or using all caps.
Put down your phone or walk away from your computer. Take a walk around the block to cool off, if you need to.
Take screenshots of all electronic communications from the bully. Save them in a file on your computer or phone.
Threats of violence or bodily harm. Sexually explicit messages or photos, or child pornography. Stalking or hate crimes. Pictures of yourself in a place where you should expect privacy, such as your home.
You’ll be asked to provide your personal information and an account of the incident.
Reach out to the principal, counselor, or a favorite teacher via email or phone. Request a meeting to discuss cyberbullying.
For example, if you are playing Call of Duty or Destiny, you can email report@infinityward. com or send a Tweet to @IWEnforcers.
To report a Post, click the V-shaped icon in the top right of the post. Click Report Post or Report Photo.
After you’ve filed the report, Twitter will offer recommendations on further actions to take.
When you make a report, your information will not be shared with the person you are reporting.
If you suspect that you or someone you know may be the victim of cyberbullying, tell someone who can help. Talk to a teacher, a parent, or school counselor.
Being secretive about online activity. Acting nervous when receiving texts, IMs, or emails. Changes in mood, such as acting withdrawn or depressed.
LGBTQ youth are at a higher risk for cyberbullying. If you are being bullied because of your sexuality, call 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386).
Teens Against Bullying: https://www. pacerteensagainstbullying. org/experiencing-bullying/cyber-bullying/ Stop Cyberbullying: http://www. stopcyberbullying. org/what_is_cyberbullying_exactly. html Stop Bullying: https://www. stopbullying. gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/index. html
